Following breakfast, head to Badlands National Park, with more than 244,000 acres of mixed-grass prairie featuring some of the most spectacular scenery and diverse wildlife in the region. Gaze in awe at the layered rock cliffs, towering spires, and narrow canyons that create this amazing landscape. An afternoon safari drive through the Custer State Park reserve takes you to magnificent vistas where herds of bison, elk, bighorn sheep, and other wildlife can be observed along the scenic roads. Beware of the "begging burros" who approach visitors looking for a handout! Later, experience a traditional chuck wagon cookout.

For the next two evenings, stay at Custer State Game Lodge, which offers guests a relaxing, nature-filled experience, combined with stunning views and outstanding service. Built in 1920, this impressive stone and wood lodge surrounded by stately trees is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The lodge served as the "Summer White House" for President Calvin Coolidge in 1927, who saw it as a quiet retreat from the heat, bugs, and crowds of Washington, DC. President Dwight D. Eisenhower also visited the lodge in 1953, while on a visit to the Black Hills area
Overnight: Custer State Game Lodge (B,D)

This morning, travel to Hot Springs to visit the world’s largest mammoth dig site. Founded in 1974 after the first remains were unearthed, it's now a fully-developed paleontological site and museum, with the remains of more than 61 mammoths.

After a short tour, stroll the boardwalk over the dig area and see the paleontology laboratory.

Continue to Crazy Horse Memorial—still a work in progress—located in the heart of the Black Hills. Under construction since 1948, when completed it may become the world’s largest sculpture. Experience an audio-visual program featuring sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski's life and work, the Crazy Horse project, and the culture, tradition, and living heritage of Native Americans. Visit the base of Crazy Horse Memorial and enjoy free time to explore on your own.
Overnight: Custer State Game Lodge (B,D)

Today visit one of the world’s largest iconic stone monuments—Mount Rushmore. Begun in 1927, this remarkable granite sculpture was originally designed to portray the four Presidents—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt, from the waist up, but construction ended in 1941 due to budgetary constraints. The stone visages that remain, however, are awe-inspiring in both their beauty and the dedication it took to create them.

During free time, perhaps explore the Visitor's Center or Sculptor's Studio, or take the 422-stair Presidential Hike Trail, allowing you an up-close perspective of the sculpture and a chance to spot local wildlife.

Later today, retreat to your accommodations, deep in the heart of one of the most breathtakingly beautiful canyons in the world. Enjoy leisure time at the lodge for a walk or hike before rejoining the group for dinner.
Overnight: Spearfish Canyon Lodge (B,D)

Journey through impressive Spearfish Canyon and across the grassy plains of Wyoming to Clearmont where you'll delight in leisure time and lunch at Ranch at Ucross—an authentic Western ranch. Afterward, board the motor coach, sit back, relax, and admire the spectacular scenery of the Bighorn Mountains and Shell Creek Canyon as you travel to Buffalo Bill’s Wild West town of Cody. Originally founded in the 1890's by the famous man himself, the town now boasts a population of more than 10,000 residents who live and work in the surrounding area.
Overnight: Holiday Inn Cody-At Buffalo Bill Village (B,L)

Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West for a step into the region's rich past, including Western and Native American history, the life of W.F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Yellowstone, and old firearms.

Continuing on, pass through Shoshone National Forest to Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the world’s first national park. See the Park's Upper and Lower Falls, and take time to spot for wildlife in Hayden Valley. Watch in awe as Old Faithful Geyser erupts as high as 184 feet.
Overnight: Yellowstone Lodging (B,D)

Enjoy a full day exploring Yellowstone, including its active caldera.

A stop at the Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail is an opportunity to witness all four types of geothermal features found throughout the world, including bubbling mud pots.

At Mammoth Hot Springs admire how the steamy limestone terraces and hot springs overlook the visitor facilities. Perhaps visit the Albright Visitor Center and Museum, with its interactive displays, orientation area, and educational ranger talks.
Overnight: Yellowstone Lodging (B,D)

Head south this morning through vast unspoiled wilderness to Grand Teton National Park—its jagged mountain peaks form a perfect backdrop behind Jenny and Jackson Lakes. The Tetons—the highest at more than 13,700 feet—are the youngest of the Rocky Mountains, but still inspire visitors from all over the world with their majestic beauty.

This evening, join a farewell dinner hosted by your Orbridge Expedition Leader to celebrate the grand adventures from your trip.
Overnight: Jackson Lake Lodge (B,D)

After breakfast, guests departing during the suggested times take a complimentary transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)